It has been over a year since I have posted on this blog. I have been incredibly busy, which is a blessing since I have had my share of health problems along with the usual Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis problems. A lot of these problems started after the first of the year and are still continuing. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel since I’m in pain therapy at one of the best pain clinics in the state of Ohio.

My shop on Etsy has taken off and has kept me so busy that I have not had any real time off since last Christmas! I’m going to slow down as much as possible next month so I can get some much needed sewing and quilting done. I’m also hoping I will be out of pain by then (fingers crossed).

I’m always adding new pieces of jewelry and I hope you will take the time to stop by and check out my shop. If you find something you would like, just mention that you read this blog and I will give you a special discount. My Etsy shop is located at:

Once I build up my jewelry collection, I’m planning on adding some of my original handmade bags and quilted items. You will see some of the bags I have made in the past 10 years at the top of this blog.

I just added three pieces of genuine howlite turquoise jewelry! Turquoise jewelry is always in style and very popular. You can wear it with anything–jeans, work outfits, or even dressy occasions! You can find these items in my shop on Etsy at:

I made a couple of cuff earrings, listed under the same post on Etsy but sold separately. I also added a hand turned wood bowl and box. All of the items that my husband has made out of wood are upcycled. He was given the wood at a job site and was told he could do with it what he wanted. You can find all of the items in my shop on Etsy at:

I have finally used up all of the Peridot beads I purchased for this year’s jewelry. The beads are beautiful but a pain to photograph! All of these pieces of jewelry are sold separately in my Etsy shop at:

These beads were a pain to photograph due to the fact that they have intense color to make them more appealing. When my camera flashes to take the picture, they turn these gorgeous Peridot glass beads into lit up orbs! I did the best I could with the camera I have and I did post the best looking of the photos.

I’m continuing to make Peridot jewelry for those women who have birthdays in August or for anyone that loves Peridot! These bracelets are sold together and have more detail to read about in my shop on Etsy at: